48 entries under unwilling topic. ×

43
stubborn(adjective, characteristic, quality, stubbornness, resistance)
27
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
19
contrary(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, determined)
19
defiant(adjective, resist, persistent, obstinate, insistent)
12
uncooperative(adjective, tough, difficult, wild, awkward)
11
unyielding(adjective, tough, firm, determined, fixed)
9
unwilling(adjective, mood, unenthusiastic, averse)
8
reluctant(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
8
resisting(adjective, resistance, disobedience, uncontrollable)
5
averse(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
5
balky(adjective, tough, firm, negative, unreasonable)
5
disinclined(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
5
opposed(adjective, negative, hostile, adverse, discordant)
4
indisposed(adjective, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced, averse)
3
hesitant(adjective, unenthusiastic, disinclined)
3
loath(adjective, difficult, awkward, unenthusiastic, forced)
3
noncooperative
3
unconsenting
2
involuntary(adjective, difficult, awkward, wary, unenthusiastic)
2
noncompliant
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